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2026-06-19 12:58:17Gian finally finished his sentence. His voice was deep, trembling yet resolute.
"...but never think that I've given up. I'll keep fighting to win your heart back, even if it takes the rest of my life."
The words seemed to slip through the walls Aurelia had spent so long building around her heart.
That morning, the silence in the living room was broken only by the ticking of the wall clock, louder than usual.
Aurelia swallowed hard.
She didn't know how to res
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